Kindy students learned about the colorful macaw and created paperplate scarlet macaws. Lower el made texture frogs and chamelons using a variety of materials. We dream upon different learning styles such as cooperative learning, individual research, and team building activities that build on conceptual thinking to promote creativity beyond the art room. As with most of my projects, this unit connected art across the curriculum which is highly beneficial and promotes curiosity and deeper learning.
Fourth and fifth graders kicked off the unit with a fun up-and-moving game where they tried to place animals in the different layers of the Rainforest. This took some problem solving since they had not delved into the unit yet, but certainly peaked their interest. Then they conducted research and wrote a research report. They included information such as what is a Rainforest, the characteristics and adaptations of its animals, their place in the food chain, and humans impact on this important ecosystem. Their reports and animals are on display around Brooks and Oxbow.
I am excited that this project was fully funded through the Donors Choose website in just four days! I deeply appreciate all our supporters and donors who contributed to this project via donorschoose.org - The students thoroughly enjoyed this project. Thank you!